iOS Developer - 640 Labs
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Department: Engineering
Salary range: 70000-85000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn’t really about the fire. It’s about what happened next: A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago, but the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.Chicago’s brightest digital designers, engineers and entrepreneurs are shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what’s possible. If that sounds like you, join us.Come to a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, work hard, build your business and, with a little luck, change the world.Welcome to 1871.From photo-editing apps to interactive healthcare programs, 1871 has a member company that fits your interests and expertise! Whether you’re a designer, a marketing expert, or software developer, we have a startup looking for you. Each company is looking for a way to innovate their industry and is looking to do so in creative and original ways. We are looking to match you with one of our amazing member companies based on the information you provide to us and their current needs. If you believe that you have the skills and vision to help digital startups get their start, 1871 is the right place for you!

Job description:
iOS Developer - 640 Labs1871 - Where Digital Start-Ups Get Their Start - #URL_1b645f1cbf92dfeea5009132d1b60a489567a81e4ae77828c138944ad5766856#Company ProfileFounded in 2013, Chicago based 640 Labs is at the forefront of agriculture analytics.  We are changing the way growers collect, analyze, and plan their farming activities.   640 Labs is using big data analytics tools to solve some of the most challenging problems facing the world.  Our platform is leveraging advances in sensors, bluetooth low energy, mobile computing, GPS, and analytics.  640 Labs has extraordinarily strong growth and ongoing product innovations that continue to change the way people think about farming.  We are technology company that just happens to be focused on agriculture.  If you want to make a difference in the world using your technical skills, then 640 Labs is the place for you.Overview640 Labs is seeking an iOS Mobile Developer to help us develop our mobile applications. This position will involve data visualization, mobile mapping, analytics, and using API’s to access the farmer’s data.  Experience with mobile mapping, GPS, or gaming graphics will be helpful.To thrive in this role, you'll need to be entrepreneurial minded, love variety, work independently, communicate well and be super organized. Excellent device-side programming skills and rock-solid understanding of mobile UI conventions are essential.We are looking for a motivated individual with a proven track record in app development at a consumer-facing software or web company.

Requirements:
RequirementsExcellent native mobile programming skill in Objective-C / SwiftBachelor’s degree in computer science or related field2 - 3 years of iOS development experienceAbility to take ownership of features and work with minimal oversightCreate maintainable, reusable codeStrong written and verbal English communication and organizational skills with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production deadline-driven environmentA preoccupation with staying on top of industry trends and technologies  In the news: #URL_787f2ea60b1feb852b76815fb949bd4121d7b1912b5af1e542f2260d69154b81#

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